I’ll come out and say it: I just HAVE to have a pair of Victoria Beckham-style patch-pocket front wide leg jeans for my spring wardrobe.
You know, the 1970s-style Victoria Beckham ‘Alina’ flares (£390 / $550) the former Spice Girl wore during the Beckham Netflix series when she issued her now iconic quip: “My dad had a Rolls-Royce.”
Styled with a simple tee and leather belt, the jeans made Victoria’s meme-able moment even more memorable and Team HELLO! love the look so much we went on a fashion hunt for the best dupes out there.
While skinny jeans have come and gone (and come back again) I’ve always kept a pair of retro style wide legs in my wardrobe, because I’ve realized over time that they’re a true classic that not only streamlines my figure but also stands the test of time. A good pair has a sleek, leg lengthening silhouette – I’m steering clear of boot cuts in favor of the more sophisticated wide leg – that looks just as great on a petite body type (Google tells me Victoria is 5’4”) as it does on us taller women.
The style can be dressed up or down – this style of jeans goes well with everything from a silk blouse and heels to a t-shirt and boots or sandals – making it the perfect all-round wardrobe staple, and one that’s trending for 2024.
Wear them with an on-trend denim shirt for your Beyoncé-inspired cowgirl era, or channel Victoria Beckham herself with an official VB “My dad had a Rolls-Royce” designer t-shirt (£110 / $150).
For the ultimate ‘French Girl’ look, team patch pocket flares with a Breton top from this list of our favourites – it’s a fail-safe combo.
If you fell in love with the VB jeans that the designer wore for her now-famous TV appearance, you still can shop them in sizes 28-32. But if £400 is a bit too much of your clothing budget, or maybe you’re someone who just doesn’t believe in spending a lot on jeans, I have some cheaper alternatives for you that you’ll definitely want to take note of.
I searched everywhere for similar, less expensive looks, taking into consideration the details of the Alina – the *chef’s kiss* denim for 2024 that is absolutely perfect IMHO.
How I chose the best VB-inspired patch pocket flare jeans
- Similarity to the real thing: I searched high and low for lookalikes that emulate the most chic details of Victoria Beckham’s 1970s-style jeans, like the high waist, front patch pockets, wide flared leg and topstitched hems.
- Price: If you’ve read this far, you’re probably more likely to buy a less-expensive lookalike than Victoria’s luxury designer look, so the jeans I’ve included at are at a lower price point, starting from under £40 ($40).
- Verified reviews and ratings: If we haven’t tried the jeans ourselves, we’ve scoured the verified reviews – I’ve only included jeans that shoppers rate highly.
- Trusted retailers: I’ve focused on brands and retailers that our research shows that HELLO! readers trust and love to shop.
So keep scrolling for an edit of my faves to shop now from Marks & Spencer, & Other Stories, Zara and even Amazon…
Karen Silas
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